Allen & Overy

A&O reveals new incubator cohort of nine start-ups

Allen & Overy (A&O) is rescuing the latest edition of its Fuse startup programme by making it virtual, bringing on board nine new participants. Starting this week, the firm will bring in a new set of companies alongside existing residents Nivaura, REGnosys, Avvoka and Define. Notably, longtime resident Legatics has left the programme, having been […]

DWF Manchester

DWF braces for cuts in the wake of Leaitherland’s departure

DWF’s board has highlighted a need for cost savings, with details laid out during a partnership call held shortly after it was announced that Andrew Leaitherland would depart as its CEO. Sources close to the quick remote gathering conducted on Friday morning said that newly-appointed CEO Nigel Knowles highlighted commitment to international growth, but stressed […]

London city

Baker Botts in final negotiations for new London HQ

Baker Botts is closing in on plans for its upcoming London office move, making it the latest US firm to change its City headquarters in a year that has already seen many real estate commitments being made. The firm is understood to be in negotiations to move into 20 Fenchurch Street. The building, also known […]